Anticoagulation Principles: Warfarin - Part One

This is a four part lecture series on warfarin. In part one, the following objectives will be covered: Describe the history of warfarin, how it was discovered and how it was developed as an anticoagulant. Explain why warfarin is a “High Alert” medication. List eight reasons why warfarin is a drug that requires close monitoring. Review how TJC's anticoagulation NPSG requirements impact the Pharmacy Department.